Brentwood, Tennessee, June 13, 2008 … PrideSports, maker of Softspikes® cleats, the #1 cleat brand on TOUR, dominated the opening round leaderboard at the PGA TOUR’s U.S. Open as the top two players wore Softspikes brand cleats. Additionally, PrideSports cleats including the Pulsar and Black Widow models were chosen among more than 70% of the overall plastic cleat field.
In addition to the Company’s plastic cleat domination, PrideSports patented Fast-Twist™ Insert System, the #1 insert system on the PGA TOUR, was featured in more than 80% of the shoes worn by players during the 2008 U.S. Open.
The Fast-Twist™ player usage at The U.S. Open continues a trend for PrideSports on the PGA TOUR. The insert system is the overwhelming choice by golf footwear manufacturers, as 8 out of the top 10 leading companies utilize the revolutionary golf cleat insert system as original equipment, including market leader FootJoy, as well as adidas, Bite, Bridgestone, Callaway, Etonic and Oakley.
“It is a great accomplishment to head into the weekend rounds of the U.S. Open with the leaders wearing Softspikes,” said Joe Zeller, President, PrideSports. “It is equally rewarding to see that our stable of products consistently dominate the field at major championships like this one.”
PrideSports was formed in January 2003 following Pride Manufacturing Company’s purchase of Softspikes, Inc., and its sister company Trisport, Ltd. of England. This acquisition essentially formed the world’s premier golf accessories company, as Pride and Softspikes are the world’s leading golf tee and golf cleat lines, respectively. Today, PrideSports is the world leader in the design and manufacture of cleats, spikes and receptacles for the entire golf footwear industry.
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